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The Bon Soo plunge (89 photos, video)

Our Winter Carnival's crown jewel, the Polar Bear Swim, closed the 50th annual Bon Soo festivities this afternoon at Bellevue Park. A multitude of brave souls took the plunge into the icy St. Marys River as Mr.
Donna Hopper
Donna Hopper

Our Winter Carnival's crown jewel, the Polar Bear Swim, closed the 50th annual Bon Soo festivities this afternoon at Bellevue Park.

A multitude of brave souls took the plunge into the icy St. Marys River as Mr. Bon Soo and a crowd of curious onlookers cheered them on.

Popular this year were super hero costumes - we spotted Batman, Spider Man, Superman, and Wonder Woman - and the knee-tuck jump.

Sadly, no one attempted a belly-flop.

This year's Polar Bear Swim award winners were:

Oldest male: Raines Guttenberg - 69

Oldest female: Elaine Gowman - 56

Swimmer who travelled the furthest: Alex Heal - Sydney, Australia

 

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Donna Hopper

About the Author: Donna Hopper

Donna Hopper has been a photojournalist with SooToday since 2007, and her passion for music motivates her to focus on area arts, entertainment and community events.
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